Debate Over Clothes

December 16, 1998

South Florida public schools continue to debate whether students should be required to wear a school uniform.

In 1997, the Broward and Palm Beach county school boards decided to allow the students and their parents to determine by vote whether everyone should be dressed the same. Those in favor of uniforms argue that they enhance student achievement and productivity and de-emphasize economic and political differences. Several schools in both counties have gone to uniforms of some kind.

This page takes an inside look at the uniform controversy, opinions of students, and whether or not uniforms truly limit the individuality of those who wear them.